Doubts remain over the goalkeeper’s future, but he reiterated that he has a deal at White Hart Lane for some time to come.

When asked what the future may hold at club level, Lloris is quoted as saying, “I do not know my future. I have a three-year contract with Tottenham and this is the most important thing. Currently, I am focused only on my holiday, the ability to relax, then we will see in the next few days.”

Lloris shone for his country in the World Cup, keeping three clean-sheets in five matches. And new Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino will be desperate to keep the player at White Hart Lane.

Vincent Ralph

After graduating with a degree in English Literature, Vincent completed a NCTJ-accredited qualification in newspaper and magazine journalism in 2005. He has worked for HITC for four years and is now Head of Editorial and Journalist Standards.